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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ELECTRIC TABLE TYPE FANS AND
REGULATORS
( Third Revision )
Fourth Reprint OCTOBER 2001

UDC 621.631 - 83

Copyright 1980
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110 002

Gr 7 June 1980
 AMENDMENT NO. 1 NOVEMBER 1987
TO
IS : 555 - 1979 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC
TABLE TYPE FANS AND REGULATORS

( Third Revision )
( Page 14, clause 8.2 ) Add the following at the end of the clause:
'The actual input when measured shall not exceed the declared value by
more than 10 percent subject to the condition that the observed value shall
in no case exceed the specified value given in Table 3.'
( Page 14, Table 3 ) Substitute the following for the existing
table:

TABLE 3 MINIMUM AIR DELIVERY AND SERVICE VALUE FOR

TYPE A FANS
( Clause 8.1 )

FAN SIZE TYPE AIR DELIVERY SERVICE VALUE MAXIMUM

INPUT
(2) (3) (4) (5)
(1)
mm m 3 /min m 3 /min/W W
200 Capacitor ac and dc 14 0.5 28
Non-capacitor ac 14 0.45 32
250 Capacitor ac and dc 20 0.65 31
Non-capacitor ac 20 0.60 34
300 Capacitor ac and dc 30 0.75 40
Non-capacitor ac 30 0.65 47
400 Capacitor ac and dc 65 1.08 61
Non-capacitor ac 65 0.90 73

( ETDC 5 )

Printed at New India Printing Press, Khurja, India

 AMENDMENT NO. 2 JULY 2000
TO
IS 555 : 1979 SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC TABLE
TYPE FANS AND REGULATORS
( Third Revision )
( Page 10, clause 7.1 ) Insert the following matter after this clause:
'For portable fans with functional insulation, 3 pin plug with cord shall be used
for supply connection.'

( ETD 05 )
Printed at New India Printing Press, Khurja, India
 IS : 555 - 1979

Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ELECTRIC TABLE TYPE FANS AND
REGULATORS
( Third Revision )
Electric Fans Sectional Committee, ETDC 5
Chairman Representing
S H R I D . K . SEN J a y Engineering Works Ltd, New Delhi
Members
SHRI N. P. S. SHINH
SHRI A. D. NANGIA ( Alternate to
Shri D. K. Sen )
C D R S. C. ARORA Naval Headquarters ( Ministry of Defence )
L T JOGINDAR SINGH ( Alternate )
S H R I H. R. BOTHRA Matchwel Electricals ( India ) Ltd, Pune
S H R I J . L . CHHABRA Directorate General of Supplies & Disposals ( Inspec-
tion Wing ), New Delhi
S H R I R . V . NARAYANAN ( Alternate )
C H I E F ENGINEER ( ELECTRICAL ) - 1 Central Public Works Department, New Delhi
SURVEYOR OF WORKS ( E L E C -
T R I C A L ) - 1 ( Alternate )
D R J . K . CHOUDHURY In personal capacity ( Jadavpur University, Calcutta )
SHRI D. DAS Association of Indian Engineering Industry, New
Delhi
DR R. N. DHAR National Physical Laboratory ( CSIR ), New Delhi
SHRI P. G H O S H Fan Makers' Association of India, Calcutta
J O I N T DIRECTOR STANDARDS ( E L E C - Railway Board ( Ministry of Railways )
TRICAL) - 4
DEPUTY DIRECTOR STANDARDS
( ELECTRICAL )-Dl ( Alternate )
SHRI D. B. MALIK Directorate General of Technical Development,
New Delhi
S H R I M . M . K H A N ( Alternate )

( Continued on page 2 )

Copyright 1980
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
This publication is protected under the Indian Copyright Act ( XIV of 1957 ) and
reproduction in whole or in part by any means except with written permission of the
publisher shall be deemed to be an infringement of copyright under the said Act.
 IS : 555 - 1979
( Continued from page 1 )
Members Representing
S H R I S. K. MUKHERJEE National Test House, Calcutta
S H R I U. S. VERMA ( Alternate )
SHRI M. A. J. PARTHASARATHY Engineer-in-Chief's Branch, Army Headquarters
M A J R. K. SURI ( Alternate )
SHRI G. S. SRIVASTAVA Metallurgical & Engineering Consultants ( India )
Ltd, Ranchi
SHRI R. K. TASKAR Crompton Greaves Ltd, Bombay
SHRI V. K. MAINI ( Alternate )
SHRI S . P . S A C H D E V , Director General, ISI ( Ex-officio Member )
Director ( Elec tech ) ( Secretary )

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Indian Standard
SPECIFICATION FOR
ELECTRIC TABLE TYPE FANS AND
REGULATORS
( Third Revision )
0. F O R E W O R D

0.1 This Indian Standard ( Third Revision ) was adopted by the

Indian Standards Institution on 31 August 1979, after the draft finalized
by the Electric Fans Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Electrotechnical Division Council.
0.2 This standard was originally published in 1955 and was subsequently
revised in 1960 and 1967. The present revision has been undertaken to
incorporate:
a) additional safety requirements, such as leakage current, protection
against electric shock, mechanical strength, etc;
b) guidance regarding constructional aspects, effecting safety; and
c) experience gained in the field since publication of the last revision.
0.3 References have been made in this standard regarding safety require
ments and test methods to IS : 302-1979* which is a necessary adjunct to
this standard. Should, however, any deviations exist between IS : 302-
1979* and those of this standard, the provisions of the latter shall apply.
0.4 For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this
standard is complied with, the final value, observed or calculated expressing
the result of a test shall be rounded off in accordance with IS : 2-1960.
The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value should be
the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard specifies the requirements and methods of tests for
capacitor type and non-capacitor type ac table type fans as well as dc table
type fans, including the associated speed regulators.
*General and safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances ( fifth
revision ).
Rules for rounding off numerical values ( revised ).
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2. TERMINOLOGY
2.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions shall apply.
2.1 Table Type Fan A propeller-bladed fan having two or more blades,
directly driven by an electric motor, and intended for use with free inlet and
outlet. It may be a table fan or a bracket-mounted fan for wall or ceiling
mounting.
2.2 Rating A statement of the operating characteristics assigned to the
fan by the manufacturer when tested in accordance with 10.
2.3 Rated Voltage The voltage assigned to the fan by the manufacturer
and marked on it.
2.4 Rated Voltage Range The voltage range assigned to the fan by the
manufacturer expressed by its upper and lower limits and marked on it.
2.5 Rated Frequency In the case of ac fans, the frequency assigned to the
fan by the manufacturer and marked on it.
2.6 Rated Frequency Range The limits of frequency assigned to the fan
by the manufacturer and marked on it.
2.7 Rated Speed The rotational speed specified by the manufacturer
at which the fan develops the specified output at the rated frequency
and rated voltage.
2.8 Cooling Air Temperature The temperature of the surrounding atmos
phere in which the fan operates.
2.9 Service Value The air delivery in m 2 /min divided by electrical power
input to the fan in watts at the voltage and frequency specified for the test.
In the event of the fan comprising an oscillating mechanism, the electrical
input in watts is measured with the fan under normal full speed conditions,
that is with oscillating mechanism in action, whereas the air delivery is deter
mined with the oscillating mechanism out of action.
2.10 Blade Sweep The diameter of the circle traced out by the extreme
tips of the fan blades.
2.11 Size of Fan The blade sweep in millimetres.
2.12 Plane of Fan Blades The middle plane of the solid of revolution
traced out by the fan blades.
2.13 Plane of Anemometer Vanes The middle plane of the solid of revolu
tion traced out by the vanes of the anemometer.
2.14 Test Plane The vertical plane containing the plane of the anemo
meter vanes.

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2.15 Types of Enclosures of Motors and Regulators

2.15.1 Totally Enclosed Type An enclosure which prevents circulation
of air between the inside and outside of the case, but not necessarily 'air
tight'.
2.15.2 Ventilated Type An enclosure in which the ventilation is not
materially obstructed, while the live parts are protected mechanically against
accidental or careless contact.
2.16 Mounting The mounting of a fan is the means of attaching the fan
system ( motor and blades ) to its base.
2.17 Clamping Device A means by which any positioning device, that is
swivel, trunnion, oscillating mechanism, etc, may be held in the desired
position.
2.18 Insulation
2.18.1 Basic Insulation Denotes the insulation applied to live parts to
provide basic protection against electric shock.
NOTE 1 Basic insulation does not necessarily include insulation used exclusively
for functional purposes.
NOTE 2 The insulating properties of lacquer, enamel, ordinary paper, cotton,
oxide film on metal parts, beads and sealing compound shall not be relied upon to give
the required protection against accidental contact with live parts.
2.18.2 Supplementary Insulation Denotes an independent insulation
applied in addition to the basic insulation, in order to ensure protection
against electric shock in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
2.18.3 Double Insulation Denotes insulation comprising both basic
insulation and supplementary insulation.
2.18.4 Reinforced Insulation Denotes a single insulation system applied
to live parts, which provides a degree of protection against electric shock
equivalent to double insulation under the conditions specified in this standard.
NOTE The term 'insulation system' does not imply that the insulation must be one
homogeneous piece. It may comprise several layers which cannot be tested singly as
supplementary or basic insulation.
2.19 Class I Type Fans and Regulators Denotes the one in which protec
tion against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but which
also includes an additional safety precaution in that accessible conductive parts
are connected to the protective earthing conductor in the fixed wiring of the
installation in such a way that accessible conductive parts cannot become
live in the event of a failure of the basic insulation.
NOTE 1 Class I type may have parts with double insulation or reinforced insula
tion, or parts operating at safety extra-low voltage.
NOTE 2 For fans and regulators intended for use with a flexible cord or cable, this
provision includes a protective conductor as part of the flexible cord or cable.
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2.20 Class II Type Fans and Regulators Denotes the one in which protec
tion against electric shock does not rely on basic insulation only, but in which
additional safety precautions, such as double insulation or reinforced in
sulation, are also provided, there being no provision for protective earthing
or reliance upon installation conditions.
Such fans and regulators may be one of the following types:
a) Having a durable and substantially continuous enclosure of insulat
ing material which envelops all metal parts, with the exception
of small parts, such as name-plates, screws and rivets, which are
isolated from live parts by insulation at least equivalent to reinforc
ed insulation; such an appliance is called an insulation-encased
class II appliance.
b) Having a substantially continuous metal enclosure in which double
insulation is used throughout except for those parts where rein
forced insulation is used, because the application of double insula
tion is manifestly impracticable; such an appliance is called a
metal-encased class II type.
c) One which is a combination of the types (a) and (b).
NOTE 1 The enclosure of an all-insulated Class II type may form a part or the
whole of the supplementary insulation or of the reinforced insulation.
NOTE 2 If fans and regulators, with double insulation and/or reinforced insulation
throughout, have an earthing terminal or earthing contact, they are considered to be of
Class I.
NOTE 3 Class II type may have parts operating at safety extra-low voltage.

2.21 Type Tests Tests carried out to prove conformity with the require
ments of this standard. These are intended to prove general qualities and
design of a given type of fan.
2.22 Routine Tests Tests carried out on each fan to check the essential
requirements which are likely to vary during production.
2.23 Acceptance Tests Tests carried out on samples selected from a lot
for the purpose of verifying the acceptability of the lot.
2.23.1 Lot All fans of the same type, grade, category and rating, manu
factured by the same factory during the same period, using the same process
and materials.

3. SIZES, SPEEDS AND TYPES

3.1 The sizes, number of speeds and types of fans shall be as given in
Table 1.

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TABLE 1 SIZES, NUMBER OF SPEEDS AND TYPES

( Clause 3.1 )
SIZE OF FAN NUMBER OF SPEEDS, TYPE
Min
(1) (2) (3)
mm
200 1 Non-oscillating
250 1
300 2 Oscillating or non-oscillat
ing
400 3
NOTE Sizes of fans specified above are subject to a tolerance of 5 mm.

4. RATED VOLTAGE
4.1 The preferred voltages for table type fans shall be 230 and 240 V, single
phase ac or 220 V dc ( see IS : 585 - 1962* ).

5. RATED FREQUENCY
5.1 The rated frequency shall be the standard frequency of 50 Hz.
NOTE Nevertheless, fans made for other frequencies shall be considered to comply
with the specification, provided they do so in all other relevant respects.
6. DESIGN AND GENERAL CONSTRUCTION
6.1 Enclosures
6.1.1 Motors and regulators of table fans shall have enclosures corres
ponding to degree of protection IP 21, IP 22 or IP 44 according to IS : 4691-
1968.
NOTE These correspond to ventilated or totally enclosed type.
6.1.2 The enclosures of all-insulated fans may form part or whole of the
supplementary or reinforced insulation.
6.2 Stampings Stampings of fan motors shall be made from electrical
steel sheets ( see IS : 648-1970, IS : 649-1963 and IS : 3024-1965 ).
*Voltages and frequency for ac transmission and distribution systems ( revised ).
Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for rotating electrical machinery.
Specification for non-oriented electrical steel sheets for magnetic circuits ( second
revision ) ,
Methods of testing steel sheets for magnetic circuits of power electrical apparatus
( revised ).
Specification for electrical steel sheets ( oriented ).

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6.3 Blades Fans shall be fitted with two or more well-balanced blades
made from metal or other suitable material. The blades and blade carriers
shall be securely fixed so that they do not loosen in operation.
6.4 Guard Fans, other than those with flexible blades, shall have a suitable
robust guard to provide, in normal use, adequate protection against personal
injury as far as possible. If a close mesh guard is provided, the nominal
diameter of the wires of the guard shall not be less than 1.60 mm and the
centre distance between the wires shall not exceed 10 mm. When the guards
are in two pieces, positive locking arrangement to keep the two pieces together
should be made.
6.5 Heat Resistance No readily flammable material shall be used in the
construction of a fan and a regulator. Moulded parts, if used, shall be of such
materials as will withstand the maximum temperature attained in the adjacent
component parts.
6.6 Moisture Resistance Only suitable material which is resistant to
moisture shall be used.
6.7 Bearings Instructions for proper lubrication of bearings shall be
furnished by the manufacturer. Proper types of bearings should be used to
ensure a reasonable amount of silent operation.
6.8 Lifting Handle All portable fans shall be provided with a suitable
robust lifting handle, securely fixed.
6.9 Supply Cord Unless specifically agreed otherwise between the supplier
and the user, a minimum length of 2 m ( from the point where it comes out )
of flexible cord of the sheathed type [see IS : 434 ( Part I )-1964* and IS :
694-1977] suitably connected to the terminals or contacts, shall be supplied
with each fan. For fans intended to be earthed, a three-core cable shall be
supplied with the earthed core connected to the earthing terminal or contact
provided on the fan. For fans with double or reinforced insulation a two-
core cord shall be used.
6.10 Cord Grip All fans shall be provided with a cord grip capable of
passing the tests specified in 10.14 so that the conductors are protected
from strain, including twisting and abrasion.
6.10.1 The cord grip shall preferably be of insulating material or, if of
metal, be adequately insulated.
6.10.2 On fans with double or reinforced insulation, the cord grip shall
be so designed that the flexible cord does not come into contact with the
*Specification for rubber-insulated cables: Part I With copper conductors ( revised ).
Specification for PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1 100 V
( second revision ).

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fixing screws, if they are accessible, or in contact with accessible, metal

parts. The cord grip shall be suitable for the different types of cords which
may be attached to the fan.
6.11 All fans and regulators with basic insulation only shall be provided with
an earthing terminal or contact, which shall be indelibly marked with the

symbol The earthing terminal or contact shall not be used for

any other purpose.
6.12 Protection Against Direct Contact In the assembled fan and regula
tor, live parts shall not be accessible to the standard test finger ( see IS :
1401-1970* ). In the case of a double insulated fan, both basically insula
ted parts and live parts shall not be accessible to the standard test finger.
6.13 Method of Mounting The mounting may be one of the following
types:
a) Rigid The direction of draught is changed only by changing the
position of the fan.
b) Semi-rigid A trunnion or swivel arrangement, or both, incorpora
ted in the mounting so that the direction of the draught may be
altered to suit the requirements.
c) Oscillating Suitable device is provided by which the direction of
the axis of the draught is changed automatically and continuously
in one plane.
d) Double-oscillating or Gyrostatic Suitable device is provided by
which the direction of the axis of the draught is changed automa
tically and continuously in more than one plane.
6.13.1 Clamping Devices All clamping devices, where provided, shall
be of a strong and simple design. They shall be so arranged that the mecha
nism may be positively adjusted without there being undue risk of working
loose.
6.14 Capacitors Capacitors, if any, shall be easily replaceable and placed
at sufficient distance from the windings, so that its maximum safe working
temperature is not exceeded. Capacitors shall be clearly marked with the
maximum safe working temperature, and the corresponding voltage and
capacitance. Capacitors shall comply with IS : 1709-1960.
6.15 Handles, knobs, grips and the like shall be fixed in a reliable manner
so that they will not work loose in normal use if loosening results in a hazard.
*Specification for accessibility test probes ( first revision ).
Specification for fixed capacitors for fans.

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6.16 Components, which may require replacement such as capacitor, shall be

suitably fixed to enable easy replacement when necessary.
6.17 It shall not be possible to remove parts, which ensure a required degree
of protection against moisture, without the aid of a tool.
6.18 Supplementary insulation and reinforced insulation shall be so designed
or protected that they are not likely to be impaired by deposition of dirt,
or by dust resulting from wear of the parts within the fan to such an extent
that creepage distances or clearances are reduced below the values specified
in 7.5.
6.19 Parts of natural or synthetic rubber, used as supplementary insulation
in class II fans, shall be resistant to aging and shall be so arranged and
dimensioned that creepage distances are not reduced below values given
in 7.5 even if cracks occur.
6.20 Current carrying parts and other metal parts, the corrosion of which
might result in hazard, shall be resistant to corrosion under normal condi
tions of use.
NOTE Attention must be paid to the compatibility of the materials of terminals and
terminations and to the effect of heating. Stainless steel and similar corrosion-resis
tant alloys and plated steel are considered to be satisfactory for the purpose of the require
ment.
6.21 Radio and television interference suppressors, if any, shall be so fitted
that they are adequately protected against mechanical damage when the
fan is in its normal position of use.

7. GENERAL AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

7.1 Protection Against Electric Shock Fans and regulators shall be so
constructed and enclosed that there is adequate protection against acciden
tal contact with live parts and for class II type, with metal parts, separated
from live parts by functional insulation only. This requirement is appli
cable for all positions in the normal use.
7.2 Electrical Insulation Under Normal Operating Conditions
7.2.1 The electrical insulation of the fans and regulators at operating
temperature shall be adequate and the leakage current in normal use shall
not be excessive.
7.2.1.1 When measured according to the method specified in 10.7.1 the
insulation resistance shall not be less than 2 M.
7.2.1.2 Leakage current ( see 10.5 ):
a) For class I type fans and regulators the leakage current which may
flow from the live parts to the accessible parts and metal foil on
external insulating material connected together shall not exceed
300 A ( peak ), that is 210 A ( rms ).

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b) For class II type fans and regulators the leakage current from live
parts to the inner non-current carrying metal shall not exceed 300
A ( peak ), whereas the leakage current from the live parts to the
metal foil wrapping ( for all insulated fans and regulators ) or the
external metal and metal foil wrapping connected together ( for
double insulated fans and regulators ) shall not exceed 60 A
( peak ), that is 425 A ( rms ).

7.2.13 The insulation is subjected for one minute to a voltage of sub

stantially sine wave-form having a frequency of 50 Hz as given in 10.6.

7.3 Temperature-rise The fan motor and regulator shall be tested at any
cooling air temperature not exceeding 40C, but whatever may be the value
of this temperature, the permissible temperature-rise shall not exceed the
values shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2 PERMISSIBLE LIMITS OF TEMPERATURE-RISE

SL PART OF MOTOR OR TEMPERATURE-RISE METHOD

No. REGULATOR OF
Glass A Class E Class B MEASURE
MENT
Insulation Insulation Insulation
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
C C C
i) Insulated windings of motors 60 75 85 Change of
resistance
ii) Insulated windings, if any, of 60 75 85 Change of
regulator ( with continuous resistance
running on any contact)
iii) External surfaces other than 40 40 40 Thermo
metallic handles, likely to be meter
touched momentarily during
normal usage
iv) Metallic handles 20 20 20 Thermo
meter
v) External surface of capacitors 45 45 45 Thermo
meter
NOTE 1 The thermocouples, if used, should be applied only to external surfaces
which may be reached by an ordinary thermometer.
NOTE 2 The temperature-rise values given above are for fans normally made to
this specification to work in cooling air temperatures not exceeding 40C. Nevertheless,
fans made to work in higher cooling air temperatures may be regarded as complying with
this specification, provided the temperature-rise values are reduced corresponding to the
increase in cooling air temperature. Such fans shall be specially marked.

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7.4 Mechanical Endurance The fan regulators shall be robust in construc
tion and shall meet the requirements specified in 10.13.
7.5 Creepage Distances and Clearances The relevant provisions of 29 of
IS : 302-1979* shall apply.
NOTE These provisions shall not be applicable to motor winding.
7.6 Finish All the surfaces of both the fan motor with blades and regula
tor, if any, shall be of corrosion-resisting material or shall be suitably and
durably protected against corrosion.
7.7 Insulating Materials With the exception of resistance wires in regula
tors, windings of fans and regulators shall be insulated either with Class A,
Class B or with Class E insulating materials which comply with the limits
of temperature-rise specified in 7.3 and moisture resistance test specified
in 10.12. The insulating materials are detailed in IS : 1271-1958.
7.8 Speed Regulators
7.8.1 Speed regulators shall be capable of reducing the speed of the fan
by at least 30 percent of the full speed at the test voltage and frequency
specified for the test, except in the case of fans of the shaded pole type, where
the speed reduction shall be not less than 20 percent. Fans shall be capable
of running continuously on any of the running positions of the regulator
at the rated voltage or voltages ( see 2.3 ) or within the whole rated voltage
range ( see 2.4 ), whichever is applicable.
7.8.2 The regulator for 300 mm and 400 mm size fans shall have an 'OFF'
position preferably next to the lowest speed contact, and shall be provided
with running positions as specified in 3.1. The speed difference at any
running position shall not deviate by more than 50 percent from the ideal
speed difference calculated on the basis of maximum and minimum speeds
divided by the number of steps provided in the speed regulator.
NOTE The following example illustrates the significance of this clause :
Let the maximum speed of the fan be 1 200 rev/min and the minimum speed
be 840 rev/min.
Then the ideal speed difference will be rev/min ( if 3 running
positions are provided ).
The speed difference between any two running positions should be between
270 and 90 rev/min.
7.8.3 Where a regulator is provided with a capacitor not permanently
connected across the motor terminals, provision shall be made so that the
capacitor is discharged when the regulator is in the 'OFF' position.
*General and safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances ( fifth
revision ).
Classification of insulating materials for electrical machinery and apparatus in relation
to their thermal stability in service.

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7.8.4 The regulator handle or knob or push buttons shall either be of

insulating material or, if of metal, shall be adequately insulated electrically
and thermally so that its temperature-rise above ambient is limited to 20C.
All metallic parts associated with it shall be protected from accidental
contact.
7.8.5 The regulator handle or knob shall be so placed that it may be
safely and conveniently manipulated, and unless continuously variable, shall
only rest in one of the regulating positions. The handle or knob shall be so
designed that it does not become loose in use. The 'running' and ' O F F '
positions of the regulator shall be distinctly and clearly marked and the indi
cator on the operating handle or knob shall correctly indicate the position
of the regulator.
7.8.6 The regulators should have mechanical stops for the regulator
moving contact to prevent accidental contact with the metallic body of the
regulator in the event of forced overtravel of the knob.
7.8.7 The mechanism of the regulator shall be so designed as to ensure
positive contact at each running position. In the case of inductance type
regulators, it is essential that no portion of the inductive winding should
remain permanently short-circuited in any of the running positions.
7.9 Interchangeability The motor of the fan of a particular size and
model and its associated regulator and set of blades shall be interchangeable
such that the performance of the fan keeps within specified limits ( see 8 ).
7.10 Silent Operation Precautions shall be taken in the manufacture of
fans and regulators to ensure an reasonable degree of silence at all speeds.
NOTE The need for specifying limits of noise levels ( acoustical ) of the fans is
recognized. However, it has not been found possible to specify these limits at present
on account of:
a) dependency of these limits on the actual location of the fans;
b) lack of data on the acceptable noise levels for different applications; and
c) lack of agreed definition of noise level and method of evaluating the same.
The criterion of noise level may, therefore, be subject to an agreement
between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
7.11 Oscillating Mechanism
7.11.1 The number of oscillations ( that is, complete to-and-fro move
ments ) per minute at full speed shall be not less than four.
7.11.2 Whether the angular movement of the mechanism is variable or
not, an angular movement of not less than 60 shall be available ( see Fig. 1 ).
7.11.3 A device shall be provided to render the oscillating mechanism in
operative when desired. The method of operating the device should pre
ferably be indicated. Means shall be provided to ensure that, when properly

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FIG. 1 ANGULAR MOVEMENT OF OSCILLATION

installed, the fan is not stalled or overturned if the oscillating mechanism is

impeded.

8. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT
8.1 The minimum air delivery and service value at test voltage and at full
speed shall be as given in Table 3.
8.2 For compliance with requirements of this standard, the values of air
delivery and service value shall not be less than those specified in Table 3.
In case higher values of air delivery and service are declared by the manu
facturer ( see 9.3 ), the observed results, expressed as the percentage of the
values declared by the manufacturer shall not be less than 90 percent of the
declared values.

TABLE 3 MINIMUM AIR DELIVERY AND SERVICE VALUE FOR TYPE A FANS
( Clause 8.1 )

FAN SIZE TYPE AIR DELIVERY SERVICE VALUE

(1) (2) (3) (4)

3 3
mm m /min m /min/w

200 Capacitor ac and dc 14 05

Non-capacitor ac 14 045

250 Capacitor ac and dc 20 065

Non-capacitor ac 20 060

300 Capacitor ac and dc 30 075

Non-capacitor ac 30 065
400 Capacitor ac and dc 65 108
Non-capacitor ac 65 090

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9. MARKING

9.1 Each fan shall be indelibly marked with at least the following
information:
a) Manufacturer's name, trade name of fan ( if any ), and number;
b) Rated voltage(s) or voltage range;
c) Type of fan ac or dc;
d) Frequency or frequency range of power supply, if of ac;
e) Input in watts ( with oscillating mechanism at the highest speed
setting of regulator );
f) Size of fan; and
g) Country of manufacture.
NOTE 1 The trade name, voltage and the size of the fan shall be marked on the
associated regulator, if supplied separately.
NOTE 2 Item (a) and (g) ( manufacturer's name, etc, and country of manufacture )
may not be marked if specifically desired by the purchaser.
9.2 In the case of a fan and a regulator provided with an earthing terminal or
contact, it shall be indelibly marked with the symbol ''.
9.3 For additional information that the manyfacturer may be requested to
supply ( see Appendix A ).
9.4 Table type fans may also be marked with the ISI Certification Mark.
NOTE The use of the ISI Certification Mark is governed by the provisions of the
Indian Standards Institution ( Certification Marks ) Act and the Rules and Regulations
made thereunder. The ISI Mark on products covered by an Indian Standard conveys
the assurance that they have been produced to comply with the requirements of that
standard under a well-defined system of inspection, testing and quality control which is
devised and supervised by ISI and operated by the producer. ISI marked products are
also continously checked by ISI for conformity to that standard as a further safeguard.
Details of conditions, under which a licence for the use of the ISI Certification Mark
may be granted to manufacturers or processors, may be obtained from the Indian
Standards Institution.

10. TESTS
10.1 Categories of Tests
10.1.1 Type Tests The tests specified below shall constitute type tests
and shall be carried out on three samples of the same type and rating selected
preferably at random from a regular production lot:
a) Air delivery ( 10.3 );
b) Temperature-rise ( 10.4 );
c) Leakage current ( 10.5 );
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d) High voltage ( 10.6 );

e) Insulation resistance ( 10.7.1 );
f) Starting ( 10.8 );
g) Fan speed and input ( 10.9 );
h) Earthing connection ( 10.10 );
j) Protection against electric shock ( 10.11 );
k) Moisture resistance ( 10.12 );
m) Mechanical endurance test ( for regulator only ) ( 10.13 );
n) Cord grip ( 10.14 );
p) Oscillating mechanism ( under consideration ) ( 10.15 ); and
q) Creepage distances and clearances ( 10.16 ).
10.1.2 Acceptance Tests The following shall constitute acceptance
tests:
a) Starting ( 10.8 );
b) Fan speed and input ( 10.9 ),
c) Earthing connection ( 10.10 );
d) Leakage current ( 10.5 ); and
e) High voltage ( 10.6 ).
10.1.2.1 A recommended sampling plan for acceptance tests is given in
Appendix B.
10.1.3 Routine Tests:
a) Flash test ( 10.6.5 );
b) Insulation resistance ( 10.7.2 ); and
c) A simple running test to determine that the fan and the oscillating
mechanism, if fitted, are in working order.

10.2 General Condition of Test

10.2.1 Test Voltage The voltage at which the tests are conducted shall
be as follows:
10.2.1.1 When a rated voltage is indicated on the name-plate, the test
shall be conducted at the rated voltage. If the fan is specified for two or
more distinct rated voltages with three or more supply terminals, the tests
shall be carried out at all voltages.

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10.2.1.2 When a voltage range is indicated on the name-plate, the test

voltage shall be as given in the table below:
SI Test Test Voltage
No.
When the Voltage When the Voltage
Range is in Excess of Range is less than 10
10 percent of the percent of the Lowest
Lowest Voltage Voltage
i) Temperature-rise Highest value of
range
ii) Starting 90 percent of the
lowest value of Mean of the upper
range ( see 10.8 ) and lower limits
iii) Air delivery and Highest and lowest
service value values of range
iv) Power factor and Highest and lowest
speed values of range
For a fan with a range of frequency, the test shall be made at the
frequency which gives the most unfavourable result.
10.2.1.3 Limits of voltage variation The variation in the test voltage
shall not exceed 1 percent of the test voltage during air delivery tests. .
While taking the current and watt readings during these tests, however, the
voltage shall be maintained at the test voltage.
10.2.2 Limits of Error of Electrical Instruments The error in the indicated
value of ammeters, voltmeters and wattmeters shall not exceed 0.5 percent
of full-scale value for instruments used for type tests. For routine and accep
tance tests, industrial class instruments ( see IS : 1248-1968 )* may be used.

10.3 Air Delivery Test

10.3.1 Test Chamber The fan shall be tested in a test chamber of length
4.50 m, width 4.50 m, and height 3.0 m. This chamber shall be reasonably
free from extraneous draughts while the test is being carried out.
The test chamber shall be free from obstructions other than the stand
on which the fan is kept. Any table or shelf for electrical instruments shall
be on the intake side of the fan, beyond a distance of 0.90 m from the plane
of the fan blades. No heating or cooling apparatus shall be used in the test
room while the test is in progress.
The fan shall be mounted with the blade centre 1.20 m from the floor
and with the front of the blades at least 1.20 m from the back wall and at
least 1.80 m from the side walls.
*Specification for direct acting electrical indicating instrument ( first revision ).

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10.3.2 Testing Instrument The air movement shall be measured by means

of medium or low velocity rotating vane anemometer having an internal
diameter of 70 mm, suitable for the range of velocity to be measured. Re
volving vane anemometers having a diameter up to 100 mm may also be
used alternatively. It is recommended that the anemometer be calibrated
frequently.
10.3.3 Arrangement of Apparatus
10.3.3.1 The arrangement of the apparatus ( see Fig. 2) shall be such as
to permit the anemometer being moved in a horizontal plane containing the
axis of the fan, the movement being at right angles to the axis and extend
able in both directions. The anemometer shall be supported in such a
manner as to offer as little obstruction as possible to the air flow. The axis
of the anemometer vane shall always be parallel to the axis of the fan blades.
The distance between the test plane and the plane of the fan blades
shall be as specified below:
Size of Fan Distance Between the Test Plane
and the Plane of the pan Blades
mm mm

200 600
250 750
300 900
400 1 200

10.3.4 Procedure for Test Before taking any steps towards testing a fan
against this standard, it is essential that it should have been 'run-in' for
at least one hour at the highest voltage of the rated voltage range.
The measurements shall be carried out with the fan running at full
speed at the test voltage with the guard in position.
10.3.4.1 Air velocity Readings shall be commenced at a point 20 mm
from the axis of the fan blades, and shall progress along the horizontal
line in each direction, by increments of 40 mm wide. Readings shall be
continued in each direction until the true air velocity falls below 24 m per
minute.
Each reading shall consist of the time taken by an air movement of
200 m measured by the anemometer, except when such air movement takes
more than two minutes; the reading shall then consist of the time taken by
a movement of some convenient and readable quantity of air requiring
approximately two minutes. In no case should the duration of the reading
be less than one minute.

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All dimensions in millimetres.

FIG. 2 ARRANGEMENT FOR AIR DELIVERY TEST

The average air velocity over any annulus shall be the mean of the
readings on either side of the axis of the fan blades at each mean radius of
annulus.
The average velocity so obtained, multiplied by the area of the corres
ponding annulus shall be taken as the total air delivery through that annulus.
The sum of the air deliveries through all such annuli up to the limit of
air velocity specified above shall be taken as the measured air delivery of the
fan for the purpose of this standard.
Air conditions ( temperature, relative humidity, pressure ) obtained at
the test chamber during tests shall be recorded with the test result.
NOTE No correction is to be made until an agreement is available on correction
factor.
10.4 Temperature-rise Test
10.4.1 Measurement of Cooling Air Temperature during Tests The cool
ing air temperature shall be measured by means of several thermometers
placed at different points around the fan motor at a distance of one to two
metres, and protected from all heat radiations and extraneous draughts.
The thermometers used for this test shall be accurate to 05C.
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The value to be adopted for the temperature of the cooling air during a
test shall be the mean of the readings of the thermometers taken at equal
intervals of time during the last quarter of the duration of the test.
10.4.2 Measurement of Temperature-rise The temperature-rise measure
ments shall be carried out by the method indicated in Table 2, immediately
after the air delivery test or after the fan has been run long enough to ensure
that the temperature-rise has reached a constant value.
All temperature-rises to be measured by the thermometer method
[ Items ( iii ), ( iv ) and ( v ) of Table 2 ] shall be taken at the hottest accessible
surface of the part, as also on the parts which are likely to cause injury to
any adjacent insulating material.
The method of measurement of temperature-rise by change in resistance
for copper conductors is given below:
The temperature-rise t2t1 may be obtained from the ratio of the
resistances by the formula :

where
R2 = resistance of the winding at temperature t2( C ) at the
end of the test, and
R1 = initial resistance of the winding at temperature t1( C )
( cold ).
From the above, the hot temperature ( t2 ) may be expressed as:

NOTE The necessary correction to the final temperature t2C as indicated by any
initial variation between t1C and the ambient temperature when hot resistance is
measured may have to be made.
10.5 Leakage Current The test shall be carried out according to 13.2 of
IS : 302-1979*.

10.6 High Voltage Test

10.6.1 The source of supply for high voltage test shall be not less than
500 VA.
10.6.2 The high voltage test shall be applied to all new and completed fan
motors and regulators in normal working conditions with all parts in place
except the capacitors which should be disconnected.
*General and safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances
( fifth revision ).

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10.6.3 An ac test voltage at any convenient frequency between 40 and 60

Hz of approximately sine wave-form shall be applied and maintained for one
minute without showing any kind of breakdown or flashover.
The test voltage shall be applied as follows:
a) For fan motors:
1) Between live parts and body in the case of motors 1 500 volts
intended to be earthed
2) Between live parts and other inaccessible metal 1 500 volts
parts ( that is, over the functional insulation )
in the case of double insulated motors
3) Between the inaccessible metal parts and the body 2 500 volts
( that is, over the supplementary insulation ) in the
case of double insulated motors
4) Between live parts and body ( that is, over the 4 000 volts
reinforced insulation ) for reinforced insulated
motors
b) For regulators:
1) Between any terminal and the body 1 500 volts
2) Between the terminals with the regulator in the 1 500 volts.
'OFF' position
10.6.4 At the end of one minute, the test voltage shall be removed and
the insulation-resistance test conducted as in 10.7.
10.6.5 Flash Test ( Routine Test ) Every fan and regulator shall with
stand the voltage specified in 10.6 for one second when it is applied instan
taneously.

10.7 Insulation Resistance

10.7.1 Insulation Resistance ( Type Test ) When conducted as a type
test for fans and regulators, this test shall follow the moisture resistance test
( 10.12 ). The insulation resistance of the fan and regulators shall be mea
sured with dc voltage of approximately 500 V, the measurement being made
1 minute after the application of the voltage. The insulation resistance
shall not be less than 2 M.
10.7.2 Insulation Resistance ( Routine Test ) shall be carried out on
fans and regulators immediately after conducting the flash test.
10.8 Startings The fan shall be capable of starting up from rest with the
regulator, if any, at the lowest speed step, when 90 percent of the rated
voltage or 90 percent of the lowest voltage in the voltage range is applied
with the oscillating mechanism, in the case of fans of oscillating and double

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' O F F ' position to the 'full speed' position ( or to the other extreme posi
tion ) and back to 'OFF'. The test shall be made approximately at the
rate of 6 operations per minute.

10.14 Cord Grip Test

10.14.1 The flexible cord shall be connected to the fan with the cord grip
in the normal position. The conductors shall be introduced into the termi
nal and screws, if any, shall be slightly tightened so that the conductors
cannot easily change their position. After this it shall not be possible to
push the cord further into the fan.
10.14.2 The flexible cord shall then be subjected 100 times to a pull of
10 kgf for one second. Immediately afterwards, the cord shall be subjected
to a torque of 35 kgf/cm for a period of 1 minute. The test shall be
made with the flexible cord suitable for the fan and conforming to IS : 434
( Part I )-1964* or IS : 694-1977. During the test no damage shall be
caused to the flexible cord.
10.15 Oscillating Mechanism ( Under consideration ).
10.16 Creepage Distances and Clearances The test shall be conducted
according to the relevant provisions of 29 of IS : 302-1979.
NOTE These provisions shall not be applicable to motor winding.

A P P E N D I X A
( Clause 9.3 )
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE
MANUFACTURER

A-1. The following additional information in respect of a table fan shall be

supplied by the manufacturer on request:
a) Power factor;
b) Rated speed in rev/min ( with and without oscillating mechanism
to be specified separately );
c) Air delivery at test voltage;
d) Service value at rated voltage;

* Specification for rubber-insulated cables: Part I With copper conductors ( revised ).

Specification for PVC insulated cables for working voltages up to and including 1 100 V
( second revision ).
General and safety requirements for household and similar electrical appliances ( fifth
revision ).

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c) Number of blades;
f) Type of regulator and number of running positions;
g) Class of insulation;
h) Type of bearings; and
j) Instructions for lubrication of bearings.

A P P E N D I X B
( Clause 10.1.2.1 )

RECOMMENDED SAMPLING PLAN

B-1. SCALE OF SAMPLING

B-1.1 Lot All fans along with associated regulator of the same type,
grade, category and rating manufactured under similar conditions of pro
duction shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.
B-1.2 The number of fans to be selected from the lot shall depend upon the
size of the lot and shall be in accordance with Table 4.

TABLE 4 SAMPLE SIZE AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

L O T SIZE STAGE SAMPLE CUMULATIVE ACCEPTANCE REJECTION

SIZE SAMPLE S I Z E NUMBER NUMBER

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

U p to 15 First 3 3 0 1

16 to 200 First 5 5 0 2
Second 10 15 1 2

201 and above First 7 7 0 2

Second 14 21 2 3

NOTE For lot size up to 15, decision regarding acceptance or rejection shall be
taken at the first stage only.

B-1.2.1 These fans shall be selected from the lot at random. In order
to ensure randomness of selection, procedures given in IS : 4905-1968* may
be followed.
Method for random sampling.

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B-2. NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR CONFORMITY

B-2.1 The fans selected at the first stage according to col 1 and 3 of Table 3
shall be subjected to the acceptance tests specified in 10.1.2.1. A fan, failing
to satisfy any of the acceptance tests, shall be considered as defective. The
lot shall be considered as conforming to the requirements if the number of
defectives found in the sample is less than or equal to the acceptance number
( see col 5 ) and shall be rejected if it is greater than or equal to the rejection
number ( see col 6 ). If the number of defectives lie between the acceptance
number and rejection number, the second sample of the same size shall be
chosen at random and tested. If the number of defectives found in the com
bined samples is greater than or equal to the rejection number, the lot shall
be rejected, otherwise the lot shall be accepted.

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